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Ericsson in the United States

Yossi Cohen

A message from Ericsson’s Americas CEO – The US can win the global tech race with trusted networks and global collaboration.

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Ericsson. What America’s mobile networks are made of.

Trusted 5G Solutions for the USA

Ericsson powers 5G networks for US service providers, public safety, utilities, manufacturers, ports, government, and more. Our equipment is the crucial connection at nearly a quarter million sites across all 50 states and carries 60% of US wireless traffic. From enhancing factory productivity to enabling real-time U.S. military operations, we deliver secure and reliable networks that drive innovation, critical connectivity and economic growth.

Our commitment to the US includes the first and largest factory producing 5G equipment for the US market, 12 research, development and innovation hubs and a strong security posture to strengthen US networks against growing cyber threats. Learn more

The next wave of innovation will be underpinned by three critical technologies: AI, Cloud and 5G. Ericsson partners with the larger tech ecosystem, integrating AI, cloud, and edge computing into 5G networks, building a platform for US growth and prosperity. Learn more

Ericsson is the undisputed technology leader and trusted supplier of critical communications infrastructure. Our customers’ networks receive top marks in public performance benchmarks and Ericsson has topped the analyst rankings for 5G networks five years in a row. Our investment in R&D is delivering high-performing programmable networks in the US and around the globe today and building networks of the future in 6G and beyond.

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Ericsson’s impact by the numbers

60.00 %
of wireless traffic in the US: carried on Ericsson-powered networks across all 50 states.
120.00 +
years in the US: the first facility opened in 1902.
6200.00 +
US employees spread across 30+ locations.
12.00
R&D centers: focused on AI, ASIC design, and antenna systems.
$ 14.00 billion
Largest Open-RAN deployment globally with a US customer.
50.00 %
of global wireless traffic: carried over Ericsson networks, making us the world's largest trusted supplier.
1.00 st
and largest US manufacturer of 5G infrastructure. $150M investment in the USA.
550.00 +
employees at our 5G USA Smart factory in Texas. Celebrating five years of production in 2025.
6.00
US cybersecurity agencies actively supported including NTIA, FCC CSRIC, NSA ESF and CCC, NIST and DoC CLDP

Spotlight

Ericsson. 5G Made in the USA, for the USA

Ericsson’s 5G USA Smart Factory celebrated five years of production in 2025. This first and largest manufacturer of 5G equipment in the US has been shipping cutting edge 5G radios and basebands across the country since 2020. We have invested in US manufacturing to build resilient and secure supply chains; create US jobs; and ensure continued US 5G leadership with network technology made right here at home.

Our team of 550 and growing is proving that advanced technology can be built in the USA successfully. The factory leverages AI, real-time data and automation over wireless networks to improve productivity, safety and quality, making it a showcase for 5G’s transformative impact on American industry.

Ericsson 5G USA Smart factory

Our investment in the United States

Ericsson’s commitment to the United States

Ericsson’s U.S. commitment starts with our people - over 6,200 employees driving advanced R&D, manufacturing, product development, and supporting our customers to deliver advanced, secure networks to US consumers, businesses and government.
At the heart of our investment in the U.S. is our 350,000 sq. ft. 5G Smart Factory in Lewisville, Texas. Learn more

Beyond Lewisville, Ericsson operates 12 research, development and innovation hubs nationwide, including our ASIC design center in Austin, TX, our Advanced Antenna systems R&D in Richardson, TX, and our Global AI Accelerator in Silicon Valley.

Through partnerships with U.S. federal agencies and top academic institutions, Ericsson invests more R&D funding in U.S. institutions than anywhere else, advancing 6G and next-generation technologies. We’re proud to drive secure networks, economic growth, and U.S. technology leadership.

Learn more about Ericsson’s U.S. R&D and collaborations

Factory personnel operating equipment

Strengthening US networks against advancing cyber threats

Network security is national security – as mobile networks underpin critical services, economic growth, and strategic sectors, these networks must be trusted and secure. We equip U.S. telecom service providers, utilities and enterprises with secure networks through:

  • Network elements that are secure by design with premium cyber protection and defense in depth.
  • The only mobile cyber defense platform, securing end-to-end operations.
  • A global security team monitoring threats, mitigating vulnerabilities and providing expert incident response.

Download Ericsson’s 9-point security posture fact sheet here.

Further learning

All about Telecom Security

Evolving the security posture for critical infrastructure

Protect mission-critical networks with Ericsson Security Manager (ESM)

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Powering the next wave of Innovation

US Technology leadership will power the next wave of innovation, providing opportunities for personal and business growth. Advanced 5G networks will enable a world that is more efficient and innovative by untethering the power of AI and Cloud – making those technologies personal and ubiquitous.

Ericsson is collaborating with the tech ecosystem and first movers to bring new capabilities to market. From smart glasses that bring AI assistants to the visually impaired, to network slices that provide critical connectivity to first responders during emergencies, 5G networks will unleash the next wave of innovation across industries.

Further learning

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Our offices

US Headquarters, Plano

6300 Legacy Drive

Plano, TX 75024

Phone: +1 972 583 0000 (General Inquiry)

Phone: +1 866 374 2272 (HR Inquiry)

Phone: +1 855 813 3385 (Enterprise Wireless/Cradlepoint sales)

U.S. Inside Sales email: https://www.ericsson.com/en/contact/sales-inquiry

Austin

1703 W. 5th Street, Suite 700

78703 Austin, USA

Bellevue

3535 Factoria Blvd. Suite 300, 310, 400

98006 Bellevue, USA

Cradlepoint Worldwide HQ

1100 W. Idaho Street, Ste 800

83702 Boise, USA

Toll-Free: +1 855-813-3385

Fax: +1 208-429-6852

www.cradlepoint.com

Irvine

3200 El Camino Real, Suite 180

92602 Irvine, USA

Lewisville

2535 E State Highway 121, Suite 103

75056 Lewisville, USA

Ericsson USA 5G Smart factory

2601 S. Valley Parkway

75056 Lewisville, USA

New Jersey

1200 Mt. Kemble Ave, Suite 300

Morristown, NJ, 07960

New York

90 Park Avenue, 24th Floor

10016 New York, USA

Overland Park

6100 Sprint Pkwy

66251 Overland Park, USA

Santa Clara

2755 Augustine Drive, Building C

95054 Santa Clara, USA

Phone: +1 (408) 750-5000

Washington

1776 Eye Street NW Ste. 240

20006-3700 Washington, USA